Chemicals used to make everyday plastic items like food containers and cosmetic packages may be linked to the rise in preterm births, according to a new study.
Feb. 7, 2024 – earlier this month that they are on the rise.
The report authors specifically called for manufacturers to seek an alternative chemical for a phthalate known as, which helps make plastic flexible and is used in an array of products, including furniture upholstery, garden hoses, baby pants, toys, and medical tubing. Among annual U.S. live births, about 8% of babies have low birth weight, and about 10% are preterm, the authors noted. Low birth weight and low gestational age are known predictors of health problems both in early life and throughout a person’s lifespan. Babies with low birth weight or short gestational age are at increased risk of poor academic performance later in life, as well as heart disease and diabetes, according to NYU Langone Health.
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